One dead, three injured in attack on NDC candidate’s convoy

Police in Ebonyi State said one person died and three others were injured after gunmen attacked the convoy of Rollins OffiaNwali, a Nigeria Democratic Congress candidate for the Ezza South State Constituency, on Thursday, October 22. Police said officers responding to a distress call found four people with gunshot wounds and a burnt vehicle at Amaezekwe community. Ebonyi State Police Command spokesperson Joshua Ukandu said one of the injured people died at hospital and the other three were receiving treatment. The account did not identify who carried out the attack or establish their affiliations. OffiaNwali said armed attackers opened fire on his convoy as it returned from Amazekewe community and that his Toyota Hilux was set ablaze. He said he and his team were safe, and expressed sympathy for those affected. He also urged young people not to be drawn into violence for political purposes. A separate report described a disruption at an APGA gathering in Okposhi Ward, Ezza North Local Government Area. An anonymous eyewitness said suspected attackers interrupted a visit by APGA candidate Emeka Irem, destroyed chairs and canopies, and chased supporters away. The account did not...